xt7rxw47qk7m https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7rxw47qk7m/data/mets.xml Lexington, Kentucky University of Kentucky 19690827 minutes English University of Kentucky Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 1969-08-may27. text Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 1969-08-may27. 1969 2011 true xt7rxw47qk7m section xt7rxw47qk7m Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, May 27, 1969 On call by Governor Nunn, the Board of Trustees met in special session in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 2:00 p. m., Eastern Daylight Time, on Tuesday, May 27, 1969 with the following members present: Governor Louie B. Nunn, Mr. William R. Black, Mrs. Rexford S. Blazer, former Gover- nor A. B. Chandler, Mr. Albert G. Clay, Mr. Richard E. Cooper, Dr. Harry Denham, Mr. George W. Griffin-.Mr. Robert H. Hillenmeyer, Mr. J. Robert Miller. Mr. B. Hudson Milner, Dr. N. N. Nicholas, Mr. James H. Pence, Mr. Floyd H. Wright, non-voting faculty member, Professor Paul Oberat, and non- voting student member, Mr. Tim Futrell. Absent were Mr. Wendell P. Butler and non-voting faculty member, Dr. Robert W. Rudd. Dr. A. D. Kirwan, Acting President, Vice Presidents A. D. Albright, William R. Willard, Robert F. Kerley andStuart Forth, and Assistant Vice President Alvin L. Morris were inattendance as were representatives of the various news media. A. Meeting Opened Following the invocation pronounced by Mr. William R. Black, the Secretary reported a quorum present, and Governor Nunn declared the meeting officially open for the conduct of business at 2:00 o'clock. B. Purpose of Meeting Governor Nunn explained that the purpose of the meeting was to receive a report from the Presidential Search Committee. Inasmuch as the meeting was called without giving ten days' written notice as required under KRS 164. 170, he called for a motion to waive such notice. Mr. Wright then moved that the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky do hereby accept notice for the special meeting called for Tuesday, May 27, 1969 at 2:00 p. m. and do hereby waive the requirement for ten days' prior notice as required for special meetings. Gover- nor Chanidler seconded the motion and all present voted aye. Governor Nunn suggested that in order to have signed waivers on file each member of the Board affix his signature to a copy of the resolution. This was done and is in the files of the May 27 special meeting of the Board of Trustees. C. Report of Presidential Search Committee Mr. George Griffin, Chairman of the Presidential Search Committee, read the following report from the committee: Last November the Screening Committee recommended Dr. Otis Singletary, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the University 2 of Texas System, to the Board of Trustees as a man well qualified to fill the Presidency of the University of Kentucky. Dr. Singletary is now willing to accept appointment as President, and because his nomination was enthusiastically accepted by the Board of Trustees, the Screening Committee does not find it necessary to make an alternate nornination. The financial arrangements are parallel to those provided for the last President and identical to those offered in November. The committee expresses its appreciation, for the concerned advice and assistance it has received from many people within the University and the Commonwealth, as well as throughout the Nation, which has helped it in carrying out its charge. Governor Nunn asked if Mr. Qriffin would like to rmake the recommen- dation in the form of a motion. Mr. Griffin concurred and the motion was seconded by the other three members of the Search Committee, Mrs. Blazer, Mr. Blck, and Dr. Nicholas. Governor Nunn called for discussion and, there being none, the motion was put to a vote and all present voted aye. Governor Nunn then announced that by unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees Dr. Otis A. Singl-etary would become the next President of the University of Kentucky and asked Dr. Kirw.an if he would like to say anything. Dr. Kirwan reported to the Board that he had talked with Dr. Singletary in New York on Monday, May 26, and had indicated to him at that time that Governor Nunn might wish to communicate with him soon after 2:00 o'clock on Tuesday, the twenty-seventh. Dr. Singletary replied that he would be enroute between New York and Texas at that time but authorized Dr. Kirwan to say to Governor Nunn and the members of the Board that if there was an invitation from the Board Dr. Kirwan might accept it in his name. In answer to a question from Governor Nunn as to when Dr. Singletary might be expected to come to the University, Dr. Kirwan replied that he had asked to be relieved of his duties in Texas so that he might be at the University of Kentucky by the first of August. He has received no commitment from Chancellor Ransom as yet but he is of the opinion he can be here by August 1 or shortly thereafter, certainly by the time the University opens in late August. Governor Niunn then asked if Dr. Singletary might be coming to the campus for a visit prior to that and Dr. Kirwan replied that he was scheduled to speak at a conference sponsored by the Brookings Institute at Carnahan House on Monday, June 2, and would be in Lexington that weekend. He added that he and Mrs. Kirwan would have an Open House at Maxwell Place on Monday afternoon, June 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 p. n-i. to which all members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and student body of the University were invited, as wellas any citizens of Lexington or the Commor.nwe alth who might wish to meet Dr. and Mrs. Singletary on their first visit to the carnpus since his appointment as President. 3 D. Mr. Kerley Recognized Governor Nunn recognized Mr. Kerley and expressed his regrets and the regrets of the members of the Board of Trustees that he was leaving the Uni- versity of Kentucky. He thanked him for the many contributions he has rendered to the University and to the Commonwealth and extended best wishes in his new assignment. In order that the record might show the appreciation of the Board, Governor Nunn appointed a committee to draft a resolution commending him for his service here. To the committee he named Mr. Albert Clay, Chairman, Governor A. B. Chandler and Professor Paul-Oberst. The Governor also requested this same committee to draft a resolution of appreciation to the Search Committee commending them for the job they have done. E. Dr. Kirwan Named Seventh President of the University of Kentucky Governor Nunn called on Governor Chandler who said he was speaking on behalf of the entire Board. He reviewed the many roles Dr. Kirwan has played at the University of Kentucky, beginning as a student and ending with his service as Acting President. In recognition of the magnificent contribution which Dr. Kirwan has made to the University and to the Commonwealth, the Board of Trustees has unanimously agreed to issue a nunc pro tunc order that the record show that Dr. A. D. Kirwan was the President of the University of Kentucky from the day he became Acting President until his successor takes over. Mr. Clay put it in the form of a motion which was seconded and carried unanimously. Governor Nunm said this action by the Board of Trustees was not only an expression of appreciation for the past year but of appreciation for a man who has given his whole life to this institution. He continued that one of the 'fringe benefits" of being President swas the privilege of having his portrait hung Wvith those of other Presidents of the University of Kentucky, and he appointed a com- mittee composed of Mrs. Blazer, Chairman, Mr. Hillenmeyer and Mr. Wrightto assume responsibility for selecting the artist and commissioning the painting of a suitable portrait of the seveenth Prtsident of the University of Kentucky, Dr. A. D. Kirwan. Dr. Kir-wan responded by saying that the action of the Board had rendered himn almost speechless. He thanked them from the bottom of his heart for this latest expression of confidence and for the support which they have given him through,.ut thec year. F. Latter from Dr. Albright Governor Nsunn read the following letter he had received from Dr. A. D. Albr ight: 4 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LEXINGTON. KENTUCKY 40506 THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT May 27, 1969 Dear Governor Nunn: It is a source of great joyance that the deliberate search for a president by the Board, through its committee, has success- fully culminated in the selection of a nationally known educator, Dr. Otis Singletary. The University is to be congratulated in the prospect of his leadership. Dr. Singletary is to be congratulated also. He takes the presi- dency of an ascending University, one of great promise. I am sure that each of us, and all of us, will give every possi- ble assistance to him and to the future of this institution. Most sincerely, IaL , 44-Ii A. D. Albright ADA:ap The Honorable Louie B. Nunn Chairman, Board of Trustees University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky 5 Governor Nunn thanked Dr. Albright for his letter and requested that a copy of it be sent to Dr. Singletary. In closing, the Governor wished Dr. Albright well on his coming leave from the University and said he would be missed. G. Meeting Adjourned There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion by Mr. Clay, seconded by Governor Chandler, and passed, the meeting adjourned at 2:20 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Lucile T. Blazer Secretary, Board of Trustees